Nissan Eyes Futuristic Tech to Prevent Accidents

A car that never causes an accident. That’s the lofty dream that all auto makers have.

And Nissan Motor Co. is no exception, with the safety-conscious Japanese car maker having set its ultimate goal of having “virtually zero“ accidents with the vehicles it sells.

Among the futuristic ideas the company is cooking up: a steering wheel that doesn’t shake or vibrate even while driving on a bumpy road and a vehicle that swerves on its own to avoid a pedestrian jumping in front of your car.

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